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Section 8 - The Electrical Distribution System
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systems with an air conditioner are usually designed to handle 30 amps maxi-
mum, and that the air conditioner takes a sizable portion of that load when the
compressor is starting. Be sure the air conditioner is turned off before plugging
your RV into the park receptacle. Keep the air conditioner filter pads clean for
most efficient operation. Your motorhome uses a 50 amp shoreline and 8.0, 10,
or 12 kilowatt generator and is wired to handle all air conditioners. However,
if the park does not have a 50 amp receptacle, only one air conditioner can be
operated at a time on the shoreline.
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It is recommended that once each week, both engine and coach batteries
be fully charged. This is more important in colder climates. Due to their nature,
gel and lead-acid batteries will eventually discharge if not used and recharged,
also resistance to a charge will develop.
With the dash mounted battery booster switch red indicator light on, both
batteries can be charged by the built-in charger. By the same token, if the boost-
er switch red light remains switched on and no 120v AC power is applied, both
batteries can be completely discharged. If both batteries are fully discharged
when 120v AC power is applied, there is a possibility the charger may overheat
and "kick out". It is not unusual for this to happen. If it does, turn off as many
12 volt items as possible to reduce the draw on the batteries and allow more
charging to go to the batteries.
When connected to an outside 120 volt source, or when the generator is
running, the battery charger will automatically keep the coach battery charged
to the proper level.
WARNING:
WHEN CHARGING, THE BATTERY WILL PRODUCE HYDROGEN
WHICH IS EXPLOSIVE WHEN MIXED WITH AIR. DO NOT DISCON-
NECT THE BATTERY CABLES OR PRODUCE A SPARK BY ANY OTH-
ER MEANS CLOSE TO THE BATTERY WHILE IT IS CHARGING.
Note: Due to small amounts of battery energy requirements to some
items, Foretravel manufactured motorhomes should not be stored for pe-
riods in excess of one (1) week without 120v AC power applied to the mo-
torhome main supply cord.
If power is unavailable at storage location for more than one week, take
the following steps to minimize battery drain:
1. Turn off master disconnect switch (located by entry door step).
2. Turn off refrigerator switch.
3. Remove ground cable from engine and coach batteries.
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